Cobraeater 09-10-2002, 02:16 AM instead uses the Corvette's/XLR platform. http://web.camaross.com/bb/biggrin.gif
Check out this quote from www.acarplace.com/brands/gm/platforms.html (http://www.acarplace.com/brands/gm/platforms.html)
GM-Y: (RWD coupe): Chevy Corvette. Cadillac Evoq roadster from this. May be new Camaro platform as well.
Interesting idea! http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif
I don't think a new Camaro would be built at Bowling Green. http://web.camaross.com/bb/frown.gif
Could be wrong though. http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif
Darth Xed 09-10-2002, 09:10 AM I guarantee this will never happen.
Ever.
I will eat my shoes if it does.
Chris 96 WS6 09-10-2002, 09:54 AM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Darth Xed:
I will eat my shoes if it does.
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LOL...
Z284ever 09-10-2002, 10:42 AM I'd doubt that Camaro would ever be based off of Y-car....but don't think that it has never been discussed.
Darth Xed 09-10-2002, 10:56 AM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Z284ever:
I'd doubt that Camaro would ever be based off of Y-car....but don't think that it has never been discussed.</font>
Oh, I have no doubt that the idea has been discussed, but it will never, ever become a reality... it just doesn't make sense at all...
http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif
All that does is cheapen the Corvette name. No a flame on Camaro, I love it with a passion, but that doesn't change the truth.
jg95z28 09-10-2002, 11:30 AM If that were to happen, the next Camaro Z28 would be priced in the $40K+ range.
No thank you.
GM needs to be more economical just as Furd was with the Moostang.
Burmite 09-10-2002, 02:17 PM It's too expensive, already been looked at, and also I thought I once read that on the Corvette itself, it cannot have rear seats because of the way the fame is. Something about the driveshaft, I forget what. So that automatically throws it out for a Camaro replacement since Camaro has always been a 2+2 car.
guionM 09-10-2002, 02:18 PM I think it's full of old & outdated information.
We know the Y-body was studied for Firebird a few years ago (I think Branden checked that out), it still refers to the Cadillac Catera, which no longer exists, the new Malibu & Grand Am will share chassis with vehicles outside the US, there's no mention of Monaro, the "W" version of the Monte Carlo replacement was cancelled, & the description of the 2800/VSP is the current V car, not the replacement.
Where's the Evoke & the CTS, STS, & crossover sigma based cars??
Decromin 09-10-2002, 07:13 PM Latest word I've heard is that the Commodore/Monaro will not get Sigma, but will get a new Budget Global RWD platform to be created from the existing V-Car design. Camaro/Firebird have been mentioned in connection with this platform, but it is only rampant speculation at this time ...
guionM 09-11-2002, 03:42 PM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Decromin:
Latest word I've heard is that the Commodore/Monaro will not get Sigma, but will get a new Budget Global RWD platform to be created from the existing V-Car design. Camaro/Firebird have been mentioned in connection with this platform, but it is only rampant speculation at this time ...</font>
Gee, I posted that here about a month ago, after I went through just about everyone I knew and redplanet came in and attempted to say my information was wrong, just like he did when I said a version of the Holden was going to be imported to the US last winter.
Maybe I occasionally do know what I'm talking about.....just maybe?
RoMaD 09-11-2002, 03:49 PM It's funny, but I don't read the 5th gen forum much anymore, but when I do, it seems like this thing about the Holden coming over gets brought up. Maybe it just gets brought up a lot, but I was right there with you guionM. I had a post around the same timeframe you did basically asking why the Holden wasn't even being considered to be brought over. I was actually ridiculed at the time, by many in general, and by RP in particular. This is fine, I was just asking, but it does give me a little satisfaction knowing that a Holden will be here soon.
I'm sure I'll be lambasted for "flaming" RP again too, just like I was when I brought it up the last time.
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